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Sun Solaris Trusted Extensions Labeled Networking Unauthorised Access
Secunia Advisory: SA31412
Release Date: 2008-08-08
Popularity: 3,927 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Sun Solaris 10

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Sun Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability is caused due to Solaris Trusted Extensions Labeled Networking allowing remote unauthorised users from another system (at the same label) to gain access to the global zone (administrative zone) of an affected system.

Successful exploitation requires access to a username and password that is valid within the global zone and that a labeled zone, which is in the "installed" state exists on the target system.

The vulnerability is reported in Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris systems which have installed and configured Solaris Trusted Extensions.

Solution:
Apply patches.

-- SPARC Platform --

Solaris 10:
Apply patch 125100-08 or later.

OpenSolaris:
Fixed in build snv_68 or later.

-- x86 Platform --

Solaris 10:
Apply patch 125101-08 or later.

OpenSolaris:
Fixed in builds snv_68 or later.

Provided and/or discovered by:
Reported by the vendor.

Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-240099-1


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